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DEW: County employment remains stagnant in May
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COLUMBIA — The unemployment rate in Pickens County remained stagnant during 
the latest jobs report released last week.
The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce (DEW) reported that unemployment in the county remained at 3.9 percent in May, the same figure the county saw in April. Pickens County
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Summer camp gives Clemson students an up-close view of forest management
By Marlon Morgan
Courtesy Clemson News
news@thepccourier.com
CLEMSON — If Clemson University senior Alex Lewis wasn’t sure he wanted to pursue a career in forestry, he is certain now after participating in the University’s forestry summer camp.
The forestry summer camp is a combination of four summer classes that are mandatory for forest resource management students. The classes, which are designed for rising
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Mighty Gospel Harmonizers set for 39th anniversary celebration
LIBERTY — All are invited to join the Mighty Gospel Harmonizers of Liberty as they celebrate their 39th anniversary on Saturday, July 20, at 103 West C Ave. Ext. in Easley.
An evening of praise, worship and gospel music will begin at 4 p.m., with doors opening
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AnMed expands access to urgent care in Clemson
CLEMSON — AnMed and Urgent Care Group have partnered to open AnMed Urgent Care in Clemson, located at 885 Tiger Boulevard, Building A.
Formerly known as AnMed CareConnect, AnMed Urgent Care continues to deliver exceptional care with expanded hours and improved access to convenient, compassionate and cost-effective services. The clinic is open
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Alzheimer’s group meets in Easley
EASLEY — The Easley Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Support Group has changed its meeting day and time for the next few months.
The group will now meet on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 p.m. in the upstairs conference room at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley.
The next meeting will be Tuesday, Aug. 12.
If you or someone you know could use support with this difficult task, this is a welcoming group that supports one another.
For more information, email garyandbrenda1979@gmail.com or call 864-414-7448.
Banjo pickers set to come Hagood Mill
The Banjo Extravaganza Festival will return to the Hagood Mill Historic Site on Friday, 
July 18, and Saturday, July 19, offering a weekend of toe-tapping tunes, Appalachian heritage and traditional artistry.
The festival begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. with “Early Banjo History with Clifton Hicks.” Hicks, a well-known performer and historian, will lead a musical journey
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Community Calendar 7-9-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• Legion Post 52 to meet on 4th Tuesday
American Legion Post 52 officials invite all military veterans to join them in Easley.
Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Post building at 310 Pope Field Road in Easley.
• ‘Night of Nature’ to be held July 15-17
North Anderson Community Church- Presbyterian, located at 4200 Liberty Highway, will be presenting Three Nights of Nature on July 15-17, starting at 7 p.m. each night.
On July 15, Dr. Mike Ferro will talk about arthropods found in your backyard, then on
NASA: Fireball result of meteorite
By Bru Nimmons
Staff Reporter
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
COUNTY — A meteor that exploded over Georgia on Thursday afternoon was 
responsible for a bright “fireball” seen streaking across the skies in parts of the Southeastern United States, including Pickens County, according to NASA.
The fireball was first observed around 12:20 p.m., prompting more than 200
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Banjo Extravaganza is July18-19
PICKENS — The Banjo Extravaganza Festival returns to the Hagood Mill Historic Site on Friday, July 18, and Saturday, July 19, offering a weekend of toe-tapping tunes, Appalachian heritage and traditional artistry.
The festival begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. with “Early Banjo History with Clifton Hicks.” Hicks, a well-known performer and historian, will lead a musical journey tracing the banjo’s roots from West Africa and the Caribbean to its rise in 19th-century American music.
Saturday, July 19 – A Full Day of Music and Heritage
The celebration continues Saturday with a full lineup of old-time musicians honoring
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Community Calendar 7-2-25
• Legion Post 67 seeks members
American Legion Post 67 in Liberty is accepting applications for membership from all U.S. military wartime veterans. For more information, call (864) 787-2322.
• ‘Night of Nature’ to be held July 15-17
North Anderson Community Church- Presbyterian located at 4200 Liberty Hwy. will be presenting Three Nights of Nature on July 15, 16, and 17 starting at 7 p.m. each night.
On July 15, Dr. Mike Ferro will talk about Arthropods found in your backyard then on July 16, Melissa Fuentes will discuss a variety of vertebrates, complete with plenty of
